Lamborghini has revealed the Urus SE Performante, marking a comeback for the high-performance version of the Urus after the non-PHEV Performante’s discontinuation in 2024. Currently the Italian manufacturer’s most powerful SUV, the new Lamborghini Urus SE Performante gets performance and design upgrades over the standard Urus SE.
- 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with PHEV produces 812hp, 1,000Nm
- Claimed 0-100kph time is 3.3 seconds, top speed is 312kph
- Weighs 32kg less than the standard model
Lamborghini Urus SE Performante changes over standard model
Same powertrain with enhanced outputs, lower kerb weight
The Lamborghini Urus SE Performante gets the Urus SE’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine with an electric motor integrated inside the 8-speed automatic transmission, powered by a 25.9kWh lithium-ion battery located beneath the rear cargo floor. This setup produces a combined output of 812hp and 1,000Nm – up 12hp and 50Nm from the standard model, and 146hp and 150Nm from the erstwhile Urus Performante. Lamborghini claims a 0-100kph time of 3.3 seconds and a 0-200kph time of 10.8 seconds for the Urus SE Performante – 0.1 seconds and 0.4 seconds quicker than the standard SUV, respectively. However, this high-performance version has the same 312kph electronically limited top speed as the standard model, and despite the added power, it continues to offer 60km of all-electric range.
The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to all four wheels (AWD). Lamborghini says it has recalibrated the transmission and updated the engine management software, reducing response times and minimising torque lag. There’s also a new ‘Rally’ driving mode “specifically calibrated to deliver maximum driving excitement on loose surfaces” along with the Strada, Sport, Corsa and EV modes.
In addition to these, the Urus SE Performante is equipped with a new AURA dual-chamber air suspension system, which Lamborghini claims “not only halves body roll during fast driving but also reduces vibrations by 25 percent compared to the previous-gen Urus Performante”. An Integrated Power Brake (IPB) system works in tandem with the Temerario-derived 6D vehicle dynamic computer for “6 percent faster manoeuvrability and 12 percent faster reaction time” than its non-hybrid predecessor.
Various carbon fibre elements on the body, a lightweight titanium Akrapovic exhaust system, a new Integrated Power Brake (IPB) system, lighter sound-deadening materials and new ‘Corsa Tex’ Dinamica upholstery have helped in a weight reduction of 32kg, bringing the Urus SE Performante’s kerb weight to 2,473kg.
New exposed carbon-fibre elements help with weight reduction
Lamborghini is offering the Urus SE Performante with exposed carbon fibre materials on the bonnet, roof, aviation-inspired roof wing, side skirts and rear diffuser. With new ‘S-Duct’ hood intakes that also optimise powertrain cooling and larger air intakes, it achieves a 3 percent reduction in aerodynamic drag compared to the Urus SE. The Performante generates 23 percent more downforce than the standard model and sports new ‘NACA’ ducts that work in conjunction with the front splitter to channel cool air directly toward the discs and callipers, increasing braking efficiency by 8 percent.
It rides on 22- or 23-inch alloy wheels shod with Pirelli P Zero tyres as standard. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 snow tyres or Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres for maximum track performance are available as accessories.
Microfibre upholstery and new steering wheel
As mentioned earlier, the Urus SE Performante gets ‘Corsa Tex’ Dinamica upholstery, a suede-like microfiber fabric that helps it shed 2.7kg of the total 32kg weight reduction. Leather upholstery is, however, offered as an optional accessory. The Performante also gets a new steering wheel with a carbon fibre bezel. While the dual 12.3-inch screens – one for the driver’s display and the other for infotainment – are the same as the standard Urus SE, they have Revuelto-inspired graphics in this iteration.
While Lamborghini is yet to reveal whether it will bring the Urus SE Performante to India, a launch can be expected given that the SUV’s non-PHEV predecessor was sold here. The standard Urus SE is priced at Rs 4.57 crore (ex-showroom).
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